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FALSE UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS CONTINUE TO CLIMB

In recent months, police in Michigan have reported an increasing number of incidents of this fraud. In most cases, the fraud is only discovered if your employee attempts to file an unemployment claim and learns that a claim has already been filed; an employee receives a statement of benefits from the insurance company, or an employee's federal or state income taxes are intercepted. Here are a few tips for you and your employees to avoid becoming victims:

Monitor your accounts closely
Review credit reports
Do not carry social security cards, and only provide them when absolutely necessary
Do not respond to unsolicited requests for personal information by phone, mail or online
Shred receipts, account statements and expired credit cards

If you or your employee receives a Form 1575C Monetary Determination when you have not applied for unemployment or the name is incorrect, you may be a victim of this scam. If you suspect you are a victim, contact the UIA immediately. Victims can report identity fraud online at Michigan.gov/uia through the report fraud link or call the UIA fraud hotline at 855 UI CRIME.

Our firm provides the information in this newsletter as tax information and general business or economic information or analysis for educational purposes, and none of the information contained herein is intended to serve as a solicitation of any service or product. This information does not constitute the provision of legal advice, tax advice, accounting services, investment advice, or professional consulting of any kind. The information provided herein should not be used as a substitute for consultation with professional tax, accounting, legal, or other competent advisors. Before making any decision or taking any action, you should consult a professional advisor who has been provided with all pertinent facts relevant to your particular situation. Tax articles in this newsletter are not intended to be used, and cannot be used by any taxpayer, for the purpose of avoiding accuracy-related penalties that may be imposed on the taxpayer. The information is provided "as is," with no assurance or guarantee of completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the information, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of performance, merchantability, and fitness for a particular purpose.

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